Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.8°F

Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Harbor Springs, MI

Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

15.8°F

Conditions: Light snow

Feels Like: 0.6°F

Heat Index: 20°F

Humidity: 67%

Wind: WNW 15.4 mph

Wind Gusts: 20.9 mph

Wind Chill: 0.9°F

Dew Point: 7.8°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 100%

Visibility: 1 mi

Air Pressure: 1009 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 20°F
L: 7°F

Fri
H: 3°F
L: 0°F

Sat
H: 13°F
L: 1°F

Sun
H: 14°F
L: -5°F

Mon
H: 17°F
L: -1°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 1.65 μg/m3

PM10: 1.75 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 160.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins

Moonrise: 10:04 AM
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
3:26 PM - 5:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:32 PM - 11:02 PM
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 3:08PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:59PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph late tonight through Thursday. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may result in significantly reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:59PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph late tonight through Thursday. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow may result in significantly reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy moderate snow

High Temperature: 19.6°F

Low Temperature: 7.2°F

Average Temperature: 16.5°F

Average Humidity: 72%

Precipitation: 0.04 in

Chance of Rain: 79%

Chance of Snow: 34%

Maximum Wind: 20.8 mph

UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 2.4 μg/m3

PM10: 2.47 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 164.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins

Moonrise: 10:04 AM
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
3:26 PM - 5:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:32 PM - 11:02 PM
9:34 AM - 11:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cloudy

High Temperature: 2.8°F

Low Temperature: 0.1°F

Average Temperature: 2.7°F

Average Humidity: 76%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 3%

Maximum Wind: 20.4 mph

UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 1.27 μg/m3

PM10: 1.35 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 152.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 24 mins

Moonrise: 10:21 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 11:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:28 AM - 6:58 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:51 AM - 11:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast

High Temperature: 12.6°F

Low Temperature: 0.7°F

Average Temperature: 7.9°F

Average Humidity: 82%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 13 mph

UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 2.21 μg/m3

PM10: 2.29 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 158.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins

Moonrise: 10:40 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:10 AM - 11:40 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light freezing rain

High Temperature: 14.2°F

Low Temperature: -4.6°F

Average Temperature: 5.5°F

Average Humidity: 85%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 60%

Chance of Snow: 20%

Maximum Wind: 8.5 mph

UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.37 μg/m3

PM10: 3.41 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 174.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins

Moonrise: 11:01 AM
Moon Transit: 6:16 PM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:02 AM - 8:32 AM
5:46 PM - 8:16 PM

Minor Periods

10:31 AM - 12:01 AM
12:01 AM - 1:31 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light freezing rain

High Temperature: 16.7°F

Low Temperature: -1.2°F

Average Temperature: 8°F

Average Humidity: 86%

Precipitation: 0.01 in

Chance of Rain: 82%

Chance of Snow: 63%

Maximum Wind: 16.8 mph

UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 2.02 μg/m3

PM10: 2.1 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 161.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins

Moonrise: 11:26 AM
Moon Transit: 7:09 PM
Moonset: 1:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:53 AM - 9:23 AM
6:39 PM - 9:09 PM

Minor Periods

10:56 AM - 12:26 AM
1:19 AM - 2:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 3:08PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:59PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:59PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

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